About Hugo Viana

Hugo Miguel Ferreira Gomes Viana (Portuguese pronunciation: ; born 15 January 1983) is a Portuguese retired professional footballer who played as a central midfielder. He is the current director of football of Premier League club Manchester City.

After starting out at Sporting CP, he moved abroad at the age of 19, going on to have unassuming spells in England (Newcastle United) and Spain (Valencia) before settling back in his country with Braga. He amassed Primeira Liga totals of 165 matches and 23 goals over six seasons.

Viana represented Portugal in two World Cups and Euro 2012, also appearing with the under-23s at the 2004 Summer Olympics.